Event Dime

Invasion of Fire Island Pines

When:

July 4, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Where:

ice palace, 1 Main Walk, Cherry Grove, NY, 11782, United States

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Things to do on Fire Island

The world-famous Fire Island Invasion recreates and celebrates the very first Invasion that took place in the summer of 1976. The event has become an Invasion Weekend, as the Pines Pride event lasts over five days! The main event, the Invasion, gathers drag queens from both Cherry Grove and the Pines at the Ice Palace Bar, Cherry Grove. After parading through the streets of Cherry Grove, they’ll board a chartered ferry boat and sail to Pines Harbor, greeted by thousands of cheering residents and